Obituaries

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Bengt Eric Ferdinand Johnson

Bengt Eric Ferdinand Johnson

Feb 7, 2016

Bengt Eric Ferdinand Johnson, 93, of Manchester, Iowa, died Sunday February 7, 2016. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Bohnenkamp - Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Manchester. Funeral Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Manchester, with visitation one half-hour prior to...

Joseph Paul Demuth

Joseph Paul Demuth

Feb 7, 2016

Joseph Paul DeMuth, 46, of Atkins, Iowa, died suddenly Sunday, February 7, 2016, at The University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa following a massive stroke. Family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at the funeral...

Andrew Richard Marsh

Andrew Richard Marsh

Feb 7, 2016

Andrew Richard “Hollywood” Marsh, 46, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Private committal service will take place at a later date. Andrew is survived by...

Janet Louise Toom

Janet Louise Toom

Feb 7, 2016

Janet Louise Toom, 78, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Salem, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 07, 2016 at Unity Point Hospice in Cedar Rapids. The family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at New...

Vincent Martin Ryan

Vincent Martin Ryan

Feb 6, 2016

Vincent Martin Ryan, 86, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2015, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, where a Vigil service will begin at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, Cedar...

Jill Marie Woods

Jill Marie Woods

Feb 6, 2016

Jill Marie Woods, 52, of Springville, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016. Visitation: 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion with a Scripture Service beginning at 3 p.m. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville. Survivors include her husband,...

Stephen A. Mysak

Stephen A. Mysak

Feb 6, 2016

Stephen A. Mysak, 69, lifelong resident of Springville, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2016 at First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at the church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial: Springville Cemetery,...

Marjorie Marie Ozburn

Marjorie Marie Ozburn

Feb 6, 2016

Marjorie “Marge” Ozburn, 84, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Hiawatha Care Center from complications from Alzheimer’s disease. The family will greet friends 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the funeral home. A private burial...

Ruth Naomi Mausser

Ruth Naomi Mausser

Feb 5, 2016

Ruth Mausser, 96, of Walker, Iowa, passed away following a sudden illness on Friday, February 05, 2016, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walker, conducted by Father Ardel Barta. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center, Walker. Burial:...

Helen Mary Barker

Helen Mary Barker

Feb 4, 2016

Helen Mary Barker, 93, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Coggon, Iowa, with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Coggon. This will be followed by a luncheon at the American Legion in Coggon. The family will receive visitors...

Viola Katherine Smith

Viola Katherine Smith

Feb 4, 2016

Viola Katherine Smith, 91, of Urbana, Iowa, died Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Urbana by Rev. Ardel Barta. Visitation: 4 -7 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016, at the church where a vigil service will begin at 6 p.m. Visitation...

Eleanor Fern Price

Eleanor Fern Price

Feb 4, 2016

Eleanor F. Price, 88, of Central City passed away Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Promise House Assisted Living Center in Hiawatha. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016 Alice United Methodist Church, Center Point, with visitation 1 p.m. until service time. Burial: Alice...

Betty Jean Ross

Betty Jean Ross

Feb 4, 2016

Betty Jean (Lochner) Ross, 91, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park...

Charlene Fortner

Charlene Fortner

Feb 4, 2016

Charlene Lee Fortner, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died at home Thursday, February 4, 2016, following a lengthy illness. Family will greet friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Troy Mills Cemetery, Troy Mills. Survivors include her daughter,...

Lorraine Marie Robertson

Lorraine Marie Robertson

Feb 2, 2016

Lorraine Marie Robertson, 88, of Central City, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. with a Scripture Service beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church,...

Jean Kathryn Quaas

Jean Kathryn Quaas

Feb 1, 2016

Jean Kathryn Quaas, 96, of Plentywood, Montana, formerly of Alburnett, Iowa, died peacefully Monday, February 1, 2016, at Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home in Plentywood. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Alburnett United Methodist Church, Alburnett, Iowa, by Rev. Jon C. Moss. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016, at...

Shirley M. Pernicka

Shirley M. Pernicka

Feb 1, 2016

Shirley M. Pernicka, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Sunday, January 31, 2016, at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids. Family will greet friends from 5–7 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time Friday. Service: 11 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood...

Neal Allen Caraway

Neal Allen Caraway

Jan 31, 2016

Neal Allen Caraway, 53, of Marion passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at his home. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at Theatre Cedar Rapids located at 102 3rd St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Inurnment: Oakshade Cemetery, Marion. Neal...

Jane Carney

Jane Carney

Jan 31, 2016

Jane Carney left her earthly home on January 31, 2016, to forever be in her heavenly home. Jane leaves behind her beloved husband of 59 years, she and Paul are parents to Congressman Christopher Paul (Jennifer), Clayton Patrick (Lynn), Commander Cameron Philip (Maggie), Dr. Caroline Patricia, and Clinton Parker. Twelve grandchildren, three sisters and one brother grieve her loss. She...

Mena Michaelena Desantis

Mena Michaelena Desantis

Jan 30, 2016

Mena Michaelena DeSantis, 93, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Northbrook Manor Care, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mena is survived by nephews, Gerald Gasko of Chicago, Illinois,...